Some might say that Networking is an art, the art or the skill that you can learn and master. But the question that would immediately rise up in minds of young professionals: “Where do I begin?”
Connecting and socialising with people, the skill that we develop throughout our entire lives and some people find it more challenging than others. In case you haven't been born a "social butterfly", UNET came up with a list of resources and books that will help to step up your networking game and open new opportunities for yourself.
1. “Never eat alone” by Keith Ferrazzi.
Masterpiece and an easy read all in one for those who wants to get ahead in life and reach success in their careers. Keith tells story of his own career path and tricks and tips that he learned along the way, as well as shares the great secret of what distinguish truly successful people from others. The answer would be: smart networking and reaching out to people to people, oh and not having lunch on your own, like never.
2. “How to win friends and influence people” by Dale Carnegie.
This book should be included in all school programs as it already had become some sort of classic literature in a world of self-help and non-fiction and it does live up to its expectations. Carnegie opens to his readers ocean of opportunities and various mechanisms on how to make difficult situations work for you and climb up the career ladder in a modern and competitive age. If you are a fan of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) this book is for you. It’s a classic must read that simply can not be overlooked.
3. “Quite” by Susan Cain
Remember how we mentioned that not everyone gets to be a social butterfly from the day they born? Well, this book might be written for those on a “quieter side” of things. Networking is a great tool to advance your career. However, for 35% of the adult population which self-identifies as being introverted this whole Networking talk can be difficult and even anxious. Susan Cain provides great insights on how introverts can still effectively network, grow and develop relationships, and become more extroverted when the situation calls for it.
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